Well Said with Syd

What happens when a trip changes the trajectory of what you can eat & drink for the rest of your life? Meet Megan Sheley - an incredibly talented recipe builder & creator! She is a MN native (like me) and chats with me about what happened when 2.5 years of an undiagnosed disease took her down and left her with no hope, until turning to a naturopathic doctor that nearly healed her. Why does...

Dr. Jolene Brighten is back on the podcast!!!!!! She is a genius in all things periods, birth control, hormones, PMS, PCOS, endocrine disrupters, and more. Dr. Brighten, the author of "Is this Normal?" & "Beyond the Pill", answers as many write-in questions as we could possibly get to, like: How should I prepare to get off birth control? What natural BC options does she recommend? What periods...

We are idealizing this IT GIRL energy… but what does that even mean? Does an IT girl even exist? Social media will tell us YES, but truth is… we all just need a little less living in the past or future, to build that same confidence. An IT girl looks a little different by our definition. 3 things that bring our confidence down: Living in the past Living in the future Living in fear This podcast is...

Dr. Jim Lavalle joins well said this week - an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist, and expert and educator in integrative and precision health. Bottom line... He is a smart guy! But what the heck is metabolic code? Why do I feel like I have brain fog? Why do we need to sleep more & energy-drink LESS? Why do we need to change the way we...

We are prioritizing health incorrectly! Dr. Matt Wiest says that we need to just master the basics, stop hyper fixating on all the EXTERNAL health solutions, and learn to navigate stress. THEN we can add on all the fun stuff, but bottom line - there are no secrets to living longer. Matt, a Doctor of Chiropractic, Meditation Instructor, Breath Work Facilitator, + Strength & conditioning Coach h...

Here’s what’s in for health… drinking less, zone 2 cardio, grocery lists, me time, bedtime alarms, supplements, and STRESS MANAGEMENT. Today is a little heart to heart with you on where I’ve been at. I have put off getting my ish together for a while now, but I am diving head first back in to get my stress and health on track. It is a healthy girl era and we are living for the “boring” title that...

Lyndsey Fraser is back - A certified marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist. From Straight Candid to Well Said, Lyndsey is coming back to share what we should be paying attention to when it comes to our sex lives. Lyndsey speaks about the most common reasons she sees couples - Desire discrepancy, needing more foreplay, and meeting the needs of your partner BEFORE sex is on the t...

Maria Marlowe, holistic nutritionist, is on Well Said this week's episode on relationship with HEALTH - in particular, your relationship with your SKIN. Maria struggled with acne, turning to medications & scrubs, wondering WHY she couldn't clear her skin. She talks this week about the skin's connection to your GUT HEALTH. Your acne is no coincidence.  Biggest shock for me?? The flaring of skin...

Sister tay is back for a sistercast! This time we are talking about all things friendships: Good friends, growing with friends, growing out of friends, long distance friendships, friendships that make you FEEL good, & so much more. We had so much fun just sitting down talking what looked like for each of us during college, post college, and now - what do our friends look like? How did it shift...

What attachment style are you? Are you guilty of blaming your love languages for the reason you and your partner aren't at your best? Renee Segal joins the podcast to talk all things relationship therapy - and why love languages aren't the tool you should be turning to, to understand your partner. Do quality time vs. physical touch tell us enough? & a huge TAKEAWAY: The fight with your partner...

SINGLE GIRL ERA - but make it self improving. Two Hot Takes Alejandra is HERE! Let me just tell you.... This episode is already one of my favorites and I cannot wait for you to listen. In a world where it feels like everyone is dating & having babies - I wanted my single ladies to feel that they are seen & heard & DOING COMPLETELY FINE.  How can I be happy when everyone around me is in...

Change how you wake up, how you intentionally breathe, & how you perform under stress with this episode. Harvey Martin, Head Human Performance Coach of the San Francisco Giants, joins well said podcast to discuss how we ALL can improve our performance under pressure by getting closer to NATURE - & why it isn’t taboo. From his story of professional sports, to couch surfing, to hitting rock...

Is This Relationship GOOD, not GREAT? Morgan from Two Hot Takes is BACKKK for the first episode of 2024!!!! We cracked into the ol' past dating life memories to help you NOT make the same mistakes we did. What 5 red flags did we miss that we now see super clearly? How did we know our boys were different? What 3 things should you ask yourself if you think he a GOOD guy, but it just doesn't feel rig...

We are focusing on the WRONG things when it comes to our diets - Fruit sugar vs. added sugar? DAILY calorie count vs. over a week? How do we sustainably eat for fat loss? What dirty secrets are hiding in our diet? How can we avoid ruining our progress over the weekend? Lauren Hubert, Registered Dietitian & The Sorority Nutritionist, joins well said in one of my favorite conversations to date -...

Trigger warning: Addiction & suicide are discussed in today’s episode. Please bee kind & mindful that this episode is for when YOU are ready for it. A face & voice of recovery - Andy Thomas, a friend of Syd’s + Jordan’s co-host of Member Guest Podcast, comes on the podcast to share his story and experiences with addiction & Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Andy shares intimate stories...

I hope you think I am well said because TODAY is allllll about...... How habits are easy to break - but let me let you in on a little secret…. You don’t need to do them all AND you will break them. But why does it have to ruin what is in front of you?? IT DOESN’T! This week is about keeping habits, the most important habits to have, how to lose the guilt when you break a habit, how to get back on...

What does it mean to live life with a whole new meaning starting at the age of 17? Mason Branstrator’s life changed forever one day when he was skiing, but he had 2 choices: to look at life with limits, or know he was limitless with opportunity to help other people. Today's episode is all about how to ditch self comparison, find new meaning & purpose in life, and how to choose perspective ever...

SYD & JORDAN <3 THIS IS FOR MY MONEY ANXIOUS FRIENDS OUT THERE. Jordan jumps on to help Syd discuss the elephant in most people’s relationships… MONEY. Let’s stop pretending we don’t know our credit card debt and start facing it head first, by learning from what they’ve learned & the mistakes they have ALSO made. It’s only scary until you know how to budget, when to save, and when it’s...

86% of listeners said they were a people pleaser - and Syd admits she is a recovering one. Today's episode talks about all the reasons why we people please & what we REALLY mean to say. How do we stop people pleasing? Why do we care so much about the perception of others over what our values/morals/capacity is? From mother in laws to friends; coworkers to people we don't know - we've all been...

SYD & SISTER TAY <3  ADVICE NEEDED? Text or call: 612-470-7569 Taylor is back on the mic this season for sister advice to our well said listeners. She keeps it candid on dating apps, signs he's into you, red flags to RUN from, the current dating apps scene & reasons to NOT lose hope. We react to advice needed in situationships, bad boyfriends, rebounds, & 'What is he thinking?' I ca...

Morgan from Two Hot Takes is BACK!!! Syd's fellow Minnesota born podcaster! MY FIRST GUEST OF SEASON 2! Since the two have entered a new stage of life, it only makes sense to chat about what is next and HOW IT HAPPENED. What is different now? How do you have the engagement conversation with your partner? How do you know if they are on the same page? Since Morgan & Syd love giving advice &...

WELCOME TO WELL SAID PODCAST (previously, Straight Candid Podcast). Candid Syd is back on the mic - oh how I have missed you all! Bear with me as I get used to solo recording for the first time in a LONGGGG time. Lucky for you, I won't be solo always & there are so many talented people I can't wait for you to hear from, but I wanted to give you a POV into what the last few months has looked li...

We think you should just listen to this one for all the context:) WE LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH.There has been so much love for 3 years - but this is not the end of what is next. Syd & Soph are continuing on, it's just going to look a little different.   This podcast is not over - EPISODES WILL CONTINUE.** Soph is not done making content - SHE IS JUST GETTING STARTED.** We have grown & changed...

Get ready for a hilarious and candid episode with our guest, Sarah Schauer. From Vine sensation to YouTube personality and award-winning podcaster (The BBC Club), Sarah's journey is a rollercoaster of humor and monotone wit. In this episode, we delve into her upbringing, sobriety, sensory overload, all while capturing the essence of her signature sarcasm as a lesbian comedian. Join us as we welcom...

DOM ROBERTS in the house! Here to talk all things bad roommates, backhanded complements, being yourself is NOT brave, and cancel culture. Dom was an absolute pleasure to have on the podcast in LA at the Two Hot Takes studio <3 Dom talks about her activist work and how she became a voice for those who didn't know how to have one. She talks about speaking up and saying something authentically, wi...